Business Operations and Strategy Lead

Summary

Join SandboxAQ's Business Operations and Strategy team as an experienced analyst, contributing to strategic initiatives across the company. You will support product-led business units in executing their strategies, developing and launching successful products, and driving data-informed decision-making. Key responsibilities include business model design, market analysis, financial modeling, and collaboration with colleagues. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a technical field (MBA preferred), 8+ years of experience (4+ years as an analyst in a fast-paced tech environment), and strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. A growth mindset, curiosity, and versatility are also essential. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field or equivalent practical experience; MBA or similar preferred
• 8+ years of experience with 4+ years of analyst experience in a fast-paced technology organization (e.g. a startup)
• Experience designing and implementing business models, market models, financial models, and operational processes, including data collection and quantitative analysis
• Ability to dive into data, spot patterns, trends, and outliers, and to derive insights
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex, scientific- and tech-heavy business units and market
• Track record of identifying market revenue opportunities that have been translated to business growth
• Multicultural perspective and service leadership mindset with strong interpersonal skills adept at working cross-functionally and managing relationships across diverse teams
• Curiosity about and eagerness to dive deeply to understand new fields of science, new forms of quantitative AI, new markets, new customers, new partners, and new teammates

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and drive execution; identify and solve problems; apply data-driven analytics to derive actionable insights (e.g. turning market, competitor, financial and internal performance data into actionable insights); collaborate effectively with colleagues to build a strong culture of operational excellence
• Build business models, go-to-market strategies, core narratives, and drive alignment with product & business unit strategy
• Run market and other analysis for M&A and strategic partnerships
• Conduct analyses of market dynamics, customer profiles, and competitive and regulatory environments, and map value chains for our existing and future products
• Define and clarify target customer profiles that fuel alignment among product, research, delivery, and business teams, to drive product innovation, market fit, rapid iteration, and high-scale growth
• Become a market expert and ecosystem mapper
• Bring a can-do spirit and creative energy to every project

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup experience in fast-scaling environment
• Experience/understanding of AI, quantum technology, or related technical fields
• Experience/understanding of a science-based or tech-heavy industry – even better if it’s biopharma, cybersecurity, aerospace, medical devices, or financial services
• Expertise leading commercialization efforts to support successful product launches and market penetration

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options depending on employment type
• Generous learning opportunities
• Medical/dental/vision
• Family planning/fertility
• PTO (summer and winter breaks)
• Financial wellness resources
• 401(k) plans